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Everyone has a story. Each of these testimonials tells a real-life story about how our patients are living with their diagnosis with help from the expert clinicians and compassionate staff at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
Gemma K.
Gemma Koury had a massive tumor that extended from her neck to the middle of her back. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center experts removed the nearly inoperable tumor that was causing her so much pain that she could hardly walk. Learn more about her surgical treatment.
Ryan J.
Normally a ringing bell is a call to action for a firefighter, but for Ryan Johnston, it was a call to celebrate completing radiation oncology treatment in November 2024. Just four months earlier, Ryan, 30, was diagnosed with a glioma, a cancerous brain tumor. Read about how he successfully underwent surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Washington.
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Brian G.
Brian Gutzwiller was diagnosed with primary central nervous system lymphoma. After the cancer mass was removed, Brian participated in a clinical trial. Learn more about his treatment at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Cynthia F.
Cynthia was always very active and healthy, so when she began to experience blurred vision, dizziness, and a strange sensation in her chest, she knew that something was not right. She was referred to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and it was confirmed that she had a glioblastoma. Learn more about her treatment at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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Matt R.
Matt Rogers thought his symptoms were side effects from his epilepsy medication. An MRI revealed an inoperable Glioblastoma. Learn more about his treatment at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
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